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John A. Dunlop

John A. Dunlop

Mar 23, 2017

John A. Dunlop age 71, late of Pellston, MI. Slid safely home March 23, 2017. Loving husband of Susan Dunlop nee Frook. Loving father of Michael (Nancy), Jonathan (Sharlee) and Steven (Tarrah). Proud and caring grandfather of Megan, Joshua, Miller, Mason, Cal and Madex. Visitation Tuesday March 28, 2017, 3:00-9:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf. Rd....

Anne Freeburn

Anne Freeburn

Mar 23, 2017

Anne Freeburn nee Sinise age 89 late of Tinely Park formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Susan (Keith) Mavity and Christine (Ed) Pajeau. Proud grandmother of Jason, Tracy, Benjamin, Sarah and Jordan. Great grandmother of Marley, Hendrix and Penelope Rose. Caring sister of Henry Sinise. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Geraldine A. Walker

Geraldine A. Walker

Mar 19, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” A. Walker nee Cassidy age 88 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Carl for 70 yrs. Loving mother of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Dan), Rich, Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki) Tim, Ryan (Amy), Matthew and Elizabeth. Great grandmother of Jake, Kaitlyn, Nick, Connor,...

Helen Sokol

Helen Sokol

Mar 18, 2017

Proud grandmother of Adrianne (Steve) Rooney, Melissa (Mike) Szatkowski, Dawn Sutter, Renee (Tony) Zettergren, Kevin (Elyse) Sokol, Deanna (Mike) Andryske, Clint (Sarah) Sokol and Alex (Jada) Sokol. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org or Vitas Hospice www.vitas.com

Adora A. Santry

Adora A. Santry

Mar 18, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald R. Cusack

Donald R. Cusack

Mar 17, 2017

Donald R. Cusack age 82 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 in Ft. Myers, FL. Loving father of Scot (Treasa) Cusack. Proud grandfather of Bradley Cusack. Step grandfather of Lisa Vaughn, Nisha Papadatos and the late Amy Ferguson. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie (nee Johnson) Cusack. Close friend and companion of Evelyn White. Caring brother...

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Mar 15, 2017

Odean A. Rosenberg age 92 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Nelson and Lois nee Ballwanz. Loving father of Ellen (Bill) Entwistle, Joyce (Rick) Wendtland and Bill (Kathy) Rosenberg. Proud grandfather of Erin, Matthew, Ken, Karl, Andrew and Jenny. Great grandfather of Keaton, Zachary and Elena. Caring brother of Paul, Betty and the late...

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Mar 13, 2017

Victor E. Yelaska Sr., age 83, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Annette Yelaska nee Rakela. Loving father of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandfather of Dana, Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael. Dear brother of Tony (Helen), Annie, and Mary. Visitation Thursday March 16, 2017,...

Mary Jane Cahill

Mary Jane Cahill

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Jane Cahill nee Nolan age 86 late of Tinley Park, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2017. Born June 26, 1930 in Cicero, IL the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (nee Fitzgerald) Nolan. Attended Mary Queen of Heaven School and then St. Mary’s High School. Graduated from Morton Jr. College and worked...

Frank J. Carlson

Frank J. Carlson

Mar 11, 2017

Frank J. Carlson, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Carlson nee Kunzer. Loving father of Frank (Janet), Amy (Jay), Jane (Tom) Dempsey, Beth (Edricco) Reina, Jeana (Jason) Zandy. Proud and caring grandfather of Jessica (Ronald), Kasey (Mikel), Leah (Matthew), Tim, Frankie, Elise, Elizabeth, Kate, Peter, Allie, Jacob, Ryan, David, Jaden, Josiah, Jenna, Annelysia and...

Diana Lea Quigley

Diana Lea Quigley

Mar 7, 2017

Diana Lea Quigley nee Homko age 73 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Jo-Cele (Greg) Marnul. Proud grandmother of Mason, Gavin, Nolan and Colin. Caring sister of Richard (Starr) Homko. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. Visitation Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM...

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Mar 1, 2017

Sharon Zimpelmann, age 65, of Mokena, peacefully took her last breath March 1, 2017 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Verna Ternig and her eldest brother, Joe Ternig. Survived by her husband Lew of 39 years; son Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann; daughter Jamie Zimpelmann; Grandmother to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne; aunt and...

Patricia M. Miner

Patricia M. Miner

Feb 28, 2017

Patricia M. Miner nee Wheeler age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Patricia Colunga, Patrick (Jayne) Miner, Robert (Lois) Miner, Maureen (Gene) Eberhardt, Melissa (Michael) Gonzales, Sean (Julie) Miner, Colleen O’Connor and the late Kevin Miner. Proud grandmother of William, Lynn, Kathryn, Jennifer, Erin, Michael, Jamie, Patrick Jr., Russell, Megan, Lesile,...

Bernadine J. Engle

Bernadine J. Engle

Feb 25, 2017

Bernadine J. Engle, age 74, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved mother of Patrick and Maggie (Jeff) Blakemore. Loving grandmother of Steven R. Sutton (Kodi Zeller), Austin Blakemore and Alex Blakemore. Dear sister of Joan, late Ed, Don and the late George. Visitation Monday February 27, 2017 5:00-9:00 PM. Chapel Service Monday, 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S....

Robert P. Blumer

Robert P. Blumer

Feb 22, 2017

Robert P. Blumer age 82 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 56 yrs to Sharon nee Collins. Loving father of Jill (Lloyd) Duplechan, Judie Beshansky and Marc (Stephanie) Blumer. Proud grandfather of Tre’, Jennifer and Emily. Brother of Elizabeth (Gil) Witchard. Interment is Private. Robert Received his BS and MBA from the University of Chicago. He retired 23...

Leslie E Schultz

Leslie E Schultz

Feb 22, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roseann R. Olechny

Roseann R. Olechny

Feb 20, 2017

Roseann R. Olechny nee Pokorney age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Darrin (Suzanne) Olechny and April Olechny. Proud grandmother of Autumn, Jacob, Sammy and Gabby. Memorial service Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Memorial Visitation Saturday...

Emily S. Stephens

Emily S. Stephens

Feb 13, 2017

Emily S. Stephens nee Kopta age 93 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Atherton, Joyce Stephens and John (Pam) Stephens. Proud grandmother of Tom (Tari) Atherton, John (Chris) Atherton, Christine (Chris) Patterson, Nicki (Shaun) Mojzis, Michelle (John) Smith and Mandy Stephens. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmother of 5....

Vera K. Richardson

Vera K. Richardson

Feb 11, 2017

Vera K. Richardson nee Fleming age 99, late of Heritage Woods of Manteno, formerly of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Roy Richardson. Loving mother of Gordon (MaryAnne), Barbara (Robert) Knapstein, Janet ( Rusty) Bengston and the late Cheryl Krohn. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation Friday February 17, 2017 10:00 AM until time of...

Ronald W. Grencik

Ronald W. Grencik

Feb 11, 2017

Ronald W. Grencik age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Young. Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Heather) Grencik and Tracy (Joseph) Skarbek. Proud grandfather of Jordan, James, Abby, Haydn, Andrew and Alexandra. Caring brother of Clare Makowski, Michael Grencik, Dorothea (Ronald) Murray, Nancy (Kevin) Kirwin and the late Dennis Grencik. Fond uncle of many nieces...

John A. Dunlop

John A. Dunlop

Mar 23, 2017

John A. Dunlop age 71, late of Pellston, MI. Slid safely home March 23, 2017. Loving husband of Susan Dunlop nee Frook. Loving father of Michael (Nancy), Jonathan (Sharlee) and Steven (Tarrah). Proud and caring grandfather of Megan, Joshua, Miller, Mason, Cal and Madex. Visitation Tuesday March 28, 2017, 3:00-9:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf. Rd....

Anne Freeburn

Anne Freeburn

Mar 23, 2017

Anne Freeburn nee Sinise age 89 late of Tinely Park formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Susan (Keith) Mavity and Christine (Ed) Pajeau. Proud grandmother of Jason, Tracy, Benjamin, Sarah and Jordan. Great grandmother of Marley, Hendrix and Penelope Rose. Caring sister of Henry Sinise. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Geraldine A. Walker

Geraldine A. Walker

Mar 19, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” A. Walker nee Cassidy age 88 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Carl for 70 yrs. Loving mother of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Dan), Rich, Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki) Tim, Ryan (Amy), Matthew and Elizabeth. Great grandmother of Jake, Kaitlyn, Nick, Connor,...

Helen Sokol

Helen Sokol

Mar 18, 2017

Proud grandmother of Adrianne (Steve) Rooney, Melissa (Mike) Szatkowski, Dawn Sutter, Renee (Tony) Zettergren, Kevin (Elyse) Sokol, Deanna (Mike) Andryske, Clint (Sarah) Sokol and Alex (Jada) Sokol. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org or Vitas Hospice www.vitas.com

Adora A. Santry

Adora A. Santry

Mar 18, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald R. Cusack

Donald R. Cusack

Mar 17, 2017

Donald R. Cusack age 82 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 in Ft. Myers, FL. Loving father of Scot (Treasa) Cusack. Proud grandfather of Bradley Cusack. Step grandfather of Lisa Vaughn, Nisha Papadatos and the late Amy Ferguson. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie (nee Johnson) Cusack. Close friend and companion of Evelyn White. Caring brother...

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Mar 15, 2017

Odean A. Rosenberg age 92 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Nelson and Lois nee Ballwanz. Loving father of Ellen (Bill) Entwistle, Joyce (Rick) Wendtland and Bill (Kathy) Rosenberg. Proud grandfather of Erin, Matthew, Ken, Karl, Andrew and Jenny. Great grandfather of Keaton, Zachary and Elena. Caring brother of Paul, Betty and the late...

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Mar 13, 2017

Victor E. Yelaska Sr., age 83, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Annette Yelaska nee Rakela. Loving father of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandfather of Dana, Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael. Dear brother of Tony (Helen), Annie, and Mary. Visitation Thursday March 16, 2017,...

Mary Jane Cahill

Mary Jane Cahill

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Jane Cahill nee Nolan age 86 late of Tinley Park, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2017. Born June 26, 1930 in Cicero, IL the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (nee Fitzgerald) Nolan. Attended Mary Queen of Heaven School and then St. Mary’s High School. Graduated from Morton Jr. College and worked...

Frank J. Carlson

Frank J. Carlson

Mar 11, 2017

Frank J. Carlson, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Carlson nee Kunzer. Loving father of Frank (Janet), Amy (Jay), Jane (Tom) Dempsey, Beth (Edricco) Reina, Jeana (Jason) Zandy. Proud and caring grandfather of Jessica (Ronald), Kasey (Mikel), Leah (Matthew), Tim, Frankie, Elise, Elizabeth, Kate, Peter, Allie, Jacob, Ryan, David, Jaden, Josiah, Jenna, Annelysia and...

Diana Lea Quigley

Diana Lea Quigley

Mar 7, 2017

Diana Lea Quigley nee Homko age 73 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Jo-Cele (Greg) Marnul. Proud grandmother of Mason, Gavin, Nolan and Colin. Caring sister of Richard (Starr) Homko. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. Visitation Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM...

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Mar 1, 2017

Sharon Zimpelmann, age 65, of Mokena, peacefully took her last breath March 1, 2017 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Verna Ternig and her eldest brother, Joe Ternig. Survived by her husband Lew of 39 years; son Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann; daughter Jamie Zimpelmann; Grandmother to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne; aunt and...

Patricia M. Miner

Patricia M. Miner

Feb 28, 2017

Patricia M. Miner nee Wheeler age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Patricia Colunga, Patrick (Jayne) Miner, Robert (Lois) Miner, Maureen (Gene) Eberhardt, Melissa (Michael) Gonzales, Sean (Julie) Miner, Colleen O’Connor and the late Kevin Miner. Proud grandmother of William, Lynn, Kathryn, Jennifer, Erin, Michael, Jamie, Patrick Jr., Russell, Megan, Lesile,...

Bernadine J. Engle

Bernadine J. Engle

Feb 25, 2017

Bernadine J. Engle, age 74, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved mother of Patrick and Maggie (Jeff) Blakemore. Loving grandmother of Steven R. Sutton (Kodi Zeller), Austin Blakemore and Alex Blakemore. Dear sister of Joan, late Ed, Don and the late George. Visitation Monday February 27, 2017 5:00-9:00 PM. Chapel Service Monday, 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S....

Robert P. Blumer

Robert P. Blumer

Feb 22, 2017

Robert P. Blumer age 82 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 56 yrs to Sharon nee Collins. Loving father of Jill (Lloyd) Duplechan, Judie Beshansky and Marc (Stephanie) Blumer. Proud grandfather of Tre’, Jennifer and Emily. Brother of Elizabeth (Gil) Witchard. Interment is Private. Robert Received his BS and MBA from the University of Chicago. He retired 23...

Leslie E Schultz

Leslie E Schultz

Feb 22, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roseann R. Olechny

Roseann R. Olechny

Feb 20, 2017

Roseann R. Olechny nee Pokorney age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Darrin (Suzanne) Olechny and April Olechny. Proud grandmother of Autumn, Jacob, Sammy and Gabby. Memorial service Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Memorial Visitation Saturday...

Emily S. Stephens

Emily S. Stephens

Feb 13, 2017

Emily S. Stephens nee Kopta age 93 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Atherton, Joyce Stephens and John (Pam) Stephens. Proud grandmother of Tom (Tari) Atherton, John (Chris) Atherton, Christine (Chris) Patterson, Nicki (Shaun) Mojzis, Michelle (John) Smith and Mandy Stephens. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmother of 5....

Vera K. Richardson

Vera K. Richardson

Feb 11, 2017

Vera K. Richardson nee Fleming age 99, late of Heritage Woods of Manteno, formerly of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Roy Richardson. Loving mother of Gordon (MaryAnne), Barbara (Robert) Knapstein, Janet ( Rusty) Bengston and the late Cheryl Krohn. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation Friday February 17, 2017 10:00 AM until time of...

Ronald W. Grencik

Ronald W. Grencik

Feb 11, 2017

Ronald W. Grencik age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Young. Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Heather) Grencik and Tracy (Joseph) Skarbek. Proud grandfather of Jordan, James, Abby, Haydn, Andrew and Alexandra. Caring brother of Clare Makowski, Michael Grencik, Dorothea (Ronald) Murray, Nancy (Kevin) Kirwin and the late Dennis Grencik. Fond uncle of many nieces...

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